Philly Give & Get is a charity “date” auction that combines professional networking with community engagement. Experts in a particular field are auctioned off, and the winner gets to hang out with him or her at a museum, or at the zoo, or whatever. The money raised goes directly to a local kids non-profit (the Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory, in this case).

My contribution to the event is to draw the Most Valuable Philadelphian – the lot that brought in the highest bid – riding the mythical creature of their choice. The Tribbles are seen here riding – of all things – a tribble.

"What would your favorite superhero drink if he took a break from being super to have a beer in Philly? Each issue [of Beer Scene magazine], we answer that very question. Don't believe us? Just ask the superhero yourself."

A spot illustration for Philly Beer Scene magazine. Rocket Raccoon of the Guardians of the Galaxy grabs onto Santa to save him from being abducted by aliens, while sipping Spring Hour Brewing's Martians Kidnap Santa Eggnog Stout. Groot looks on, hoping to catch a drop in his mouth.

Phillies General Manager has gotten a lot of heat in 2014 as his old, expensive team has tanked in the standings. There's been a lot of talk of him trying to work out trades as the MLB trade deadline approaches, but without much luck.

This drawing was done for the 2013 Music Inspiring Art show at Indy Hall in Philadelphia. The concept of the show was to create a piece in tribute to the music that keeps you company while you make your art.

Philly Give & Get is a charity “date” auction that combines professional networking with community engagement. Experts in a particular field are auctioned off, and the winner gets to hang out with him or her at a museum, or at the zoo, or whatever. The money raised goes directly to a local kids non-profit.

My contribution to the event was to draw the Most Valuable Philadelphian – the person whose lot brought in the highest bid – riding the mythical creature of his or her choice. Alex was our first ever MVP.

Like most people in Philadelphia, I'm big into the Phillies. I did this before the 2011 season, when there was a lot of hype around their potentially historic pitching staff. We were hoping for a Summer of Love

I listen to the Phillies on the radio way more than I watch them on TV. In the past few years, I’ve come to love the stylings of the announcers, Scott Franzke and Larry Andersen, as much as I love the baseball team. Besides simply being great at their jobs, I love that Franzke is such a good straight man to Andersen’s – more colorful? – commentary about, oh, let’s say the umpires, for instance. I think I’d have a ball sitting in the booth with them, counting how many times one hit the cough button because of the other.

Here’s hoping those guys stay on the air together for a very long time.

I saw this guy on a street corner while out and about in Philadelphia one night.

Illustration

2011

Mike loves drawing real people and all of the real and absurd things they're capable of.
He enjoys baseball games on the radio, and listening to records and podcasts.
He lives with his wife, who is beautiful.